How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Palm Bay?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Palm Bay market averaged 4,861 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 28% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Palm Bay?

An average Palm Bay listing earns $49K/year. High-performing listings earn $106K, while low-performing listings earn $17K.

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Palm Bay?

Median Palm Bay home prices by size are 1-bedroom $148K, 2-bedroom $223K, 3-bedroom $382K, and 4+ bedroom $503K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Palm Bay?

Average occupancy in Palm Bay is 42%, producing RevPAR of $103 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Palm Bay?

Rules vary across Palm Bay. Palm Bay: Moderate. Business tax receipt required, zoning compliance needed. Standard enforcement through complaints. Melbourne: Moderate. Business tax receipt and state registration required. Zoning restrictions apply. Complaint-based enforcement. Cocoa Beach: Lenient. Business tax receipt and state registration needed. No occupancy rules or caps. Light enforcement, primarily complaint-driven. Vero Beach: Moderate. Business tax receipt required, minimum 30-day rentals in most residential zones. Complaint-based enforcement with some proactive monitoring. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Palm Bay Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Palm Bay Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Palm Bay?

RevPAR is highest in March and July; it is lowest in October and November.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Palm Bay?

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (100%), TV (99%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+44%), Pool (+37%), Washing Machine (+33%).

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Palm Bay?

Average daily rate in Palm Bay is $297, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in October.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Palm Bay?

Guests in Palm Bay book an average of 47 days in advance, up 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 53 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Palm Bay?

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 24% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Palm Bay, FL

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Annual revenue (actual)

$49.4k

12 mo avg

↑4%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

49%

12 mo avg

↓3%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$252

12 mo avg

↑10%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

11.2%

Current potential

↑0.0 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

45 days

12 mo avg

↑2 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$105

12 mo avg

↑4%

from prior 12 mo

Palm Bay Airbnb market summary

Compare Airbnb neighborhoods in Palm Bay, FL

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
Melbourne & Eau Gallie	$35.7K 259 listings	14.0% 259 listings
Cape Canaveral	$36.2K 433 listings	13.1% 433 listings
Merritt Island & Rockledge	$38.5K 159 listings	12.0% 159 listings
Vero Beach & West Indian River	$34.1K 218 listings	11.6% 218 listings
Cocoa Beach	$48.0K 976 listings	11.3% 976 listings

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Data as of 2026-10-06

Revenue per listing by bedroom

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